Tag: archaeology
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Lying just a dozen miles from Tara, the ancient ceremonial site of Tlachtga, also known as the Hill of Ward, served as a significant hub for Celtic religious practices over two millennia ago. Although Tlachtga is often eclipsed by its more illustrious neighbor, it deserves recognition as a site of considerable historical importance. Historically, Tlachtga…
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During renovation efforts aimed at a century-old sewer system in Rome, workers unexpectedly uncovered a life-sized marble statue representing Hercules, distinguished by its lion skin headdress. Jane Draycott, an archaeologist at the University of Glasgow, expressed her astonishment at the discovery, calling it a delightful surprise amid less glamorous surroundings, as noted in the Miami…
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Archaeological Discoveries Illuminate Worship Practices of Hathor in Ancient Egypt Recent excavations in the ancient city of Buto, located in Kafr El-Sheikh province to the north of Cairo, have unveiled an impressive array of relics linked to the worship of the goddess Hathor. Undertaken by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the discovery by…
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In the 1st century AD, a fascinating cult emerged within the Roman Empire, dedicated to the worship of Mithras—a Romanized adaptation of the Indo-Iranian deity Mithra. Worshipers of this cult were shrouded in mystery, often associated with esoteric practices and hidden cosmic knowledge. Their rise coincided with the early spread of Christianity, which has led…